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    Original Gravity

    4.4 (413 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ORIGINAL GRAVITY ATMOSPHERE

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    Non-Alcoholic beer
    Jon H.

    Finally made it to Original Gravity a few weeks ago and loved it! I saw their menu ages ago and wanted to try the Bee's Knees sandwich and Mac Daddy mac & cheese. Great vibe inside. Service was great, I can't remember her name but she treated us well and made several recommendations for our table and they were all a smashing hit! If you love sweet and spicy chicken sandwiches, you absolutely must come here! The Mac Daddy was decent, but the Bee's Knees has me wanting to come back. On a scale of 1 to 10, best chicken sandwich I have ever tasted!

    Sabine T.

    Stopped by this super-cute gastropub with a friend for a bite to eat, and what a pleasant surprise. It's tucked away in The Strip at Highland and 12th St., and has that cozy feel that makes you want to linger. Had the polenta fries and the mac and cheese, and both were delicious. Capped it off with a slice of the key lime pie for dessert. Yum. Service was excellent. Christy (apologies if I'm misspelling her name) was so friendly and genuinely welcoming. Loved the overall decor. Beautiful photography on the walls, and the fact that the space is woman-owned is a big plus in my book. There's also a charming little patio out back. Plenty of parking right outside, which is always appreciated. Prices did feel a bit steep, but to be fair, that seems to be the norm everywhere these days, and it's hard to hold it against the business.

    Menu
    Caroline N.

    Celebrated a birthday on Wednesday 9/17 after work during happy hour! Joined late after most of the party was already settled in, but we were seated at the large high table. Happy hour deals from an Instagram ad: Tuesday-Saturday from 3-6PM and all day Sunday for unbeatable deals: + $10 Polenta Fries, Egg Rolls & Roasted Garlic Hummus, $6 OG House Margaritas, Sangria & Well Cocktails, $1 Off All Local Drafts & Wine on Tap Ordered a margarita that was sweet but not strong, overall satisfying. I tried the polenta fries and roasted garlic hummus ordered for the table, and I was not impressed with either. Honestly, I didn't really like either. I've never had polenta fries before, but I later learned that they're made with cornmeal, which explains why they tasted like potato and flour. I found the toppings of pickled red onions and jalapenos to be strange. I usually enjoy most hummus, including roasted garlic hummus, but this one was too sour, as in too garlicky and lemony. At the end of the dinner, our server brought out a cheesecake for our beloved birthday girl! Not sure if this was complimentary for birthdays, as I wasn't the one who asked for it or potentially paid for it. Overall, incredibly mediocre food redeemed only by great happy hour drink deals and attentive/amazing service (and close proximity to my work).

    French 75
    Bronson S.

    Came with friends after work for a drink and some food. I got the mushroom po' boy and the French 75. The drink was very well mixed and got a nice buzz going for me to enjoy a deep fried mushroom and some sweet potato fries. I feel like since it was a po' boy it should've been on a french loaf, but the sandwhich was still good. The mushroom was super crunch but also super juicy on the inside. The bread was still good despite making this sandwhich a burger rather than a po' boy. I'm interested in coming again to see what their happy hour specials are.

    The Bee's Knees
    Sara F.

    This place was super cute! We got happy hour drinks were $6 (margarita and sangria- which both were super tasty!) and the food is a good portion. My mom and I split The Bees Knees, which was a hot honey chicken sandwich paired with sweet potato fries. I can't wait to come back!!

    Carnitas Tacos (3)
    Tanisha H.

    What a great little space. My goodness. It's been here since 2017 I think is what the bartender said. A hidden gem I would say. Reasonable prices. Super nice staff. Super efficient. The pork belly was delicious but wasn't what I had in mind when I read pork belly. This was more like thick cut bacon and trust me, I'm not mad at this. Would recommend this to anyone! I got the carnitas tacos. They were a smidge dry but good. My friend got the soy salad & really enjoyed it. Would absolutely come back here.

    Carnitas with different hot sauces
    Amanda W.

    On our way back from Sedona to Phoenix for our flight back home, My husband asked for me to find a good burger with draft beers on tap for late lunch. After narrowing it down to 3, we ultimately chose Original Gravity. The place seems to have a good vibe. Probably better for late night with box table games and cards to keep busy while having a few. Our server was super nice and took our orders. I had the carnitas, my husband and daughter had the regular cheeseburgers with fries, and son had the large pretzel sticks. The burgers were huge. Neither of them could finish them. My son enjoyed the pretzels, and my carnitas were ok. Nothing over the top great. My husband thought the burgers were overly sauced and we're drippy/messy. I don't want to give a negative review. I just think things could have been better executed. Being that we were passing through to go to the airport, I don't think I would come back. If we happen to for some reason, I would try the other 2 places I bookmarked. In all honesty, we have only had 1 GREAT meal in Arizona over the 3 trips we have been here. Even in Sedona finding a tasty meal was hard. Everything is overdone and $$$. I guess next time we need to ask a local.

    Vegetarian Tacos
    Lucy B.

    We tried out Original Gravity for an early Friday night dinner and were surprised the restaurant wasn't packed! It's a spacious neighborhood joint with a small outdoor patio space and a large bar. We ordered the polenta fries to start and were pleasantly surprised. While the texture is a bit grainy, the seasoning and sauce add a punch of flavor. For mains, we ordered the vegetarian tacos and the Beef on Weck. The veggie tacos were on the smaller end but had a nice balance of flavor. The Beef on Weck was well seasoned and tasted great. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, however, given the number of diners and size of the space she would have benefited from some help. We'd definitely check this place out again.

    Beef on Weck with fries
    J.P. W.

    Stopped into this place on a whim and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It's not an overly large space but it's comfortable and clean and everything you'd expect in a pub with a scratch kitchen. When asked if we had reservations I was nervous (we didn't have reservations) but we found a place at the bar without an issue and there appeared to be one or two tables available. The folks working were very friendly, only caught the name of Mike or Michael behind the bar and he was very conversational and attentive while we sat at the bar. Great beer selection on tap. I had the two darker beers on tap and they were great. They have monitors with the beer selection that's tied into Untappd. The menu has a good variety. I opted for the Beef on Weck and talked to the bartender before ordering, since I'm originally from Upstate New York. The horseradish isn't as hot as you'd get in Buffalo, N.Y. but the roll was right where it was suppose to be and the entire dish was very good. The pork belly appetizer was also excellent. Highly recommended. I look forward to go back.

    Hot AF Burger
    Kathy M.

    I love a good scratch kitchen restaurant, but I wasn't impressed with Original Gravity. I came here with a group of 5. We shared a few appetizers and my bf and I split 2 burgers together. -Polenta Fries: It had a gritty texture on the inside. It tastes better with all the fixings like cotija cheese, jalapeños, and pickled red onions. But overall, I thought it was alright. -IPA Glazed Pork Belly: This sounded so unique but it was just pork belly smothered in a sweet sauce. It wasn't anything to write home about. -Hot AF Burger: This was a beef brisket patty with pork belly, onions, bleu cheese, and all the veggie fixings. It was supposed to be spicy but it didn't taste spicy at all. This was pretty good, but not amazing. -Mushroom Po'Boy: This was under seasoned. The fried portobello was okay. I feel like it could have tasted better if there was cheese or something. Very meh. -Fries: I tried both the sweet potato and regular fries. They were good! Our server was nice and attentive. Overall, I feel like we paid a lot for average food.

    Nicole G.

    Decent location. Nothing spectacular but because it wasn't super busy we were able to not feel rushed and visit with friends. Decor is fun but the lights kept dimming. Food was just fine, drinks were ok. Spent $100 for 2 people. All in all it wasn't horrible just expected a little more based on previous reviews and price point.

    Stopped in here after work to watch the Mercury game and the vibes were right. Started off with the White Sangria and it was so refreshing. Great drink to bring in the end of summer! Bartender was great and kept me hydrated. Left no crumbs on my Mac Daddy pasta.

    chicken sandwich with fries
    Andrea M.

    service was quick! went in on a slow day, place seems very energetic the burger was 8.5/10, sandwich 6/10 the chicken was a bit undercooked

    The Bee's Knees, mixed Sweet Potato Fries & OG Fries

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    Thank you for sending your friends to us. Congrats on the baby!

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    Seneca! Thanks for the great review! Can’t wait to see you again soon!

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    I loved the inside, it's too bad it's so hidden the food and drinks were awesome. The service was great and friendly too!

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    Always a great selection of beer, wine and spirits, with consistently good food offerings and friendly service! A neighborhood favorite!

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    Love this place and its vibe! Great food and rotating beers on tap. We will definitely be back!

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    Super friendly staff, terrible small parking. This place reminds me of a dungeon without any sunlight.

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    Ask the Community - Original Gravity

    Do you have gift certificates?

    Yes absolutely!

    Are you still honoring the 2020 Phoenix Pub Passes?

    Hi Ken! Yes.

    What is on your $5 happy hour?

    Tacos, hummus, salad and more

    Any vegan options?

    Hi. Yes, there are options geared toward a vegetarian diet but I'm not knowledgeable enough on vegan to give a strict answer. I do think you'll find good options.

    Is there a space to host a holiday party for approximately 100 people?

    No!

    Do you have a special brunch menu?

    Yes, usually by the door

    What is the trivia theme tonight?

    Do we need to make reservstions for trivia on Tuesdays? We have 4 of us coming. Is the cost per person or team?

    What time is happy hour today?! ?

    Do you have a gluten free menu?

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

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    Hands-down, one of the best burger places anywhere on earth!…read more Everything is cooked over Mesquite right in front of you. The food is fabulous and this place has been an institution since the 1970s. You order, they cook and you eat after dressing up your burger at the toppings bar. They know how to run a food line as you never have to wait too long for your mesquite-grilled magnificent meal! And, as a bonus, their fries and onion rings are awesome! Bring cash, because that's all they accept! And, don't expect much from the place as it is college-kid chic!

    After reading the glowing reviews, I had high expectations. Unfortunately they weren't met. This…read moreplace is ok, maybe even good, but not what I consider excellent or the best burgers in Arizona. For cash only, the prices seem a little high to me also. To start, my burger tasted pretty good. The cheese was good. Bun was a little dry and stale. The lettuce was yellow and chopped and looked several days old and slightly rotten. Two of my tomatoes had active mold growing on them. It was too dark inside to see it but we ate in the car and saw the moldy spot then. The fries are good but way too salty. We really liked the fried mushrooms. But we made our own dipping sauce which was better than the ranch they give you: mix 2/3 mustard and 1/3 Mayo. Tangy and delicious. We get these at "The Windmill" when we go to the jersey shore and the sauce that comes with the fried mushrooms is a horseradish sauce which is amazing (hint hint, Chuck Box). I would eat here again but bring a flashlight to inspect the produce and lower my expectations. It was good, not great. It smelled kind of off in here also. The AC and vents probably need to be cleaned.

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    1/13/25 FYI. Seating.

    Original Gravity - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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